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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup (100 gr) powdered sugar
- ½ cup powdered almonds (about 2 ounces, 50 gr, sliced almonds, pulverized in yo)
- 3 tablespoons (25 gr) unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature and âproofedâ in the refrigerator for 24 hours
- 5 tablespoons (65 gr) granulated sugar
- Chocolate Filling Ingredients:
- ½ cup (125 ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (120 gr) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 166g | |
| Calories 440 | |
| Calories from Fat 320 | 73% |
| Total Fat 37.05g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 17.83g | 71% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium 354mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 19.4g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.6g | 12% |
| Sugars 11.94g | 8% |
| Protein 13.53g | 22% |
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